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Month: February 2026

US authorises non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel

The US embassy in Jerusalem announced on Friday it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel “due to safety risks,” adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available. The announcement follows repeated threats from President Donald Trump to strike Iran, and with the United…

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Senator Mpigi’s demise, difficult to process – Nwoko

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation on Friday mourned his late colleague, Sen. Barinada Mpigi. Mpigi representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, died Feb. 19, at the age of 64. Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District in his tribute to the late lawmaker in Abuja, said that the news…

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EFCC re-arraigns Malami, wife, son on money laundering charge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, re-arraigned Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF); his wife, Asabe Bashir; and son, Abdulaziz, on money laundering offences. They were re-arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, following the reassignment of the case to the new trial…

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NISO attributes declining power output to gas supply shortfalls

ABUJA — The Nigerian Electricity System Operator (NISO) has attributed the country’s current low power output to generation shortfalls and limitations in gas supply to thermal power plants. In a statement released on February 27, 2026, NISO said the average available generation of approximately 4.3 GW is largely due to inadequate gas supply, which directly…

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EPL: Ian Wright, Scholes predict Arsenal vs Chelsea clash

The Overlap pundits, Ian Wright and Paul Scholes, have given their predictions for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s men will be playing a day after Manchester City travel to Leeds United in the title race. The Gunners will be hoping to continue their impressive record against their London rivals at…

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NPFL: Mangut hails youngster Dauda’s debut for Nasarawa United

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut has praised youngster Suleiman Dauda for his performance in his debut game against Bendel Insurance. Dauda joined the Solid Miners after a successful outing at the Nasarawa State Governor’s Cup. Mangut believes the youngster has all its take to succeed in the game. “Youngster, Suleiman Dauda, who made his…

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Iran president says ahead of US talks not seeking nuclear weapon ‘at all’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated on Thursday that Tehran was not seeking a nuclear weapon, in a speech ahead of talks with the United States in Switzerland. The talks follow a massive military build-up by the United States in the region not seen in decades, and with President Donald Trump repeatedly threatening strikes should talks…

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Ramadan: NDLEA raids Kano drug den, arrests 19 suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and dismantled several drug joints in Gezawa community as part of efforts to curb illicit drug activities during and after Ramadan. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari….

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I didn’t lobby for this position – Bayelsa’s new deputy gov

By Samuel Oyadongha Newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Pastor Peter Akpe, has pledged a tenure anchored on humility, service and collective responsibility, declaring that his new office is a call to serve the people rather than a platform for personal glory. He made the commitment during a reception ceremony held at the DSP…

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Ireland have ‘no choice’ but to play Israel fixtures says football chief

The Republic of Ireland has “no choice” but to fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel, the Football Association of Ireland said after confirming the games would go ahead as scheduled. The FAI has been under pressure to boycott the two matches, including a home fixture in Dublin on October 4, with several pro-Palestinian Irish…

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